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Canadian Space Day
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| With Suzanne Wilkinson (Dir. US Govt Relations, Canadian Commercial Cooperation), Graham Mackintosh (AI, NASA Advanced Supercomputer Division), Frdric Pelletier (Biz Dev Space & Defense, ABB Space), Heather Jo Richman (Founder, Defense Investor Network). |
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Feb 09 (Mon) , 2026 @ 04:00 PM
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Meet 10 of Canada's most promising Dual-Use Space DeepTech ventures & discover how they are pushing the boundaries of innovation!
CANADA SPACE DAY: Meet & Greet + Dual-Use Space Panel:
Exploring the Edge of Innovation with Insights from Leading Space Innovators
Join us for a Meet & Greet reception ahead of the SmallSat Symposium 2026 & meet 10 of Canada's most promising Dual-Use Space DeepTech companies!
Building on the success of the Canadian Space Delegation at the SmallSat Symposium 2025, the Consulate of Canada in Silicon Valley returns to showcase 10 of Canada's most promising dual-use space ventures.
These companies exemplify Canada's leadership in space deeptech & enabling technologies. Supported by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) & ABB Space Canada, this delegation features ventures that have achieved domestic success & are now ready to scale in Silicon Valley & beyond.
Come & meet this stellar group of ventures!
The Meet & Greet reception will be preceded by a panel discussion featuring leading Canadian & US experts in space innovation
Collaborating for Competitive Advantage: Advancing Space Technology Through Sovereignty, Allied Interconnectivity, & Strategic Partnerships
With NASA Ames, ABB Space, Defense Investor Network (DIN) & Canadian Commercial Corporation
Following a warm welcome from our Consul General, Rana Sarkar, the discussion will delve into the latest advancements in Dual-Use Space technology, highlight the importance of strategic partnerships, & explore the collaborative efforts required to push the boundaries of innovation.
AGENDA
4:15-4:30 pm| Welcome
4:30-4:40 pm| Opening remarks: Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada in San Francisco
4:40-5:20 pm| Panel discussion with leading Canadian & US experts in space innovation: Collaborating for Competitive Advantage: Advancing Space Technology
Panel Chair: Suzanne Wilkinson, Director of U.S. Government Relations, Canadian Commercial Cooperation (CCC)
Graham Mackintosh, AI consultant at the NASA Advanced Supercomputer Division
Frdric Pelletier, Business Development for Space & Defense, ABB Space
Heather Jo Richman, Founder, Defense Investor Network (DIN)
5:20-5:30 pm| Canadian Space Founders Highlights - Meet our companies showcased at the SmallSat Symposium 2026!
5:30-6:30 pm| Networking with food & wine
Meet our Canadian innovators!
See full details in our Dual-Use Space DeepTech Dealbook featuring:
Baseband (AB) - Francis Yuen, CEO
Galaxia (NS) - Arad Gharagozli, CEO
Haply Robotics (QC) - Colin Gallacher, CEO & Co-Founder
KA Imaging (ON) - Amol Karnick, President & CEO
Metaspectral (BC) - Francis Doumet, CEO
Phantom Photonics (ON) - Alex Maierean, CEO & Co-Founder
Reaction Dynamics (QC) - Bachar Elzein, CEO & CTO
SkyWatch (ON) - David Proulx, CPO
Volta Space (QC) - Justin Zipkin, President
Wyvern (AB) - Chris Robson, CEO
Interested in a 1:1 meeting with one of these ventures?
Please express your interest to Program Lead lodie Masson Vidal at elodie.massonvidal@international.gc.ca to book a meeting between 2:00-4:00 PM just before the reception!
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